Life After the Navigator

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This is a must watch if you have seen the film. It centres around the star of the film, Joey Kramer, a child actor with a troubled past. The film goes from before the birth of Joey to present day and the journey his life has taken. He has to endure some very testing times, and I hope he grows his acting career.

I bought this recently on blu-ray. My expectations weren't let down at all. This documentary shows some behind the scenes footage, the ins and outs how certain things were made, there are interviews with the cast and crew, but it is mainly about what happened to Joey Cramer before and after Flight of the Navigator. It is also (co-)produced by Randal Kleiser, the director of the movie. Technically the documentary is put together excellently. The title sequence looks great and it does a good job of telling the story. If you love the movie then I urge you to find a copy. The blu-ray offers more than just the documentary. It has bonus features such as an interview with Lisa Downs, the director, some extended scenes and more interviews. Also, there's a small celebrity surprise during the audion process of the movie, but you will see for yourself. I'll give this documentary a 9/10. The blu-ray gets a 10/10 because of the bonus features.

This is a brilliant documentary about the making of the 80s classic children's movie Flight of the Navigator and star Joey Cramer, who played The Navigator himself, David Scott Freeman. It shows a reunion of the cast, and Joey talks about his drug problems and the bank robbery he did. It then shows his road to redemption. If you like Flight of the Navigator you really need to check this out!

I purchased the Blu ray of this documentary by Lisa Downs, after discovering her truly excellent "Life After" YouTube channel, and becoming a subscriber. I was, like so many people, deeply affected by Flight of the Navigator growing up, a movie that mixes the wonderment of science fiction seamlessly, with the heartwarming story of family. I recall wondering what became of Joey after revisiting this movie as an adult, as his performance for someone so young was so very, very good. To carry the leading role in such a large production, at such a young age, left me wondering where this young man's carrer had gone? He should've been a huge movie star... surely? Seeing Joeys story on this documentary brought both laugh out loud moments, and absolute tears of utter sorrow, together with the sheer enjoyment at seeing an indepth comprehensive behind the scenes making of "Flight of the Navigator". This is a must buy for any fan Joey and of this movie, to witness the truly inspirational telling of Joeys life story this far, by the man himself, and expertly crafted by Lisa & Ash. I can't sing it's praises high enough, or thank Lisa and Ash for making it so perfectly. Lisa even included a personal handwritten note with my blu ray copy, and signed it's cover for me.. I shall treasure it.. forever! Thank you for such epic "Compliance" Life After Movies.. you're amazing! Stewart x

Great balance between telling Joey Cramer story and the origin of getting the movie started through production and after. Great to see how cast and crew look after 30 odd years. But the main core is the life of Joey Cramer. Is comes into its own and your heart go's out to him as he's tells he's incredible story. The documentary moves at a steady pace and never gets boring. This is a must for all who like me lived the movies of the 80's and Flight of the Navigator stands as a solid movie of that time and keeps enteraining to this day! Solid second entry in the life after series. Director Lisa Downs is a talent to keep your eye on as this her second feature in the life after series just set the bar to 11.

The story of a Navigator who lost his way. Joe Cramer is a sympathetic and fascinating figure. His tale is sensational, but not sensationalized. His mistakes and choices are earnestly exposed, and I couldn't help but be caught up in his life. The same spark that made Joe so appealing in Flight of the Navigator still shines bright, he comes across as very likeable and easy to listen to. Life After The Navigator explores not only Joe's travails but also the production of Flight of the Navigator. And neither aspect steps on the toes of the other. Lisa Downs weaves between the two with skill, and I look forward very much to her next film, Life After Atreyu. (Speaking of which, Joe reveals a detail about The Neverending Story here that I had never heard before. He actually appears in that film twice, at least one shot of him is definitely not one you'd expect.) The Navigator's journey is not over. I hope Joe finds nothing but success is his endeavors.

The film is an in depth look at the life and career of Flight of the Navigator child star Joey Cramer. I'd often wondered for years what had happened to this kid as he pretty much disappeared from TV and film after Navigator. The director and producers of this film tracked Joey down to find out what Joey had been upto since he made Navigator. The doc also has interviews from other cast and crew members who talk about working Joey and making of the film. I have to say that this is one of the best docs i have seen and i got quite emotional throughout. If you are a fan of Flight of the Navigator i cannot recommend this film enough, well done to Lisa Downs (director) and to everyone behind the making of this documentary.

I first became a fan of flight of the navigator when i was 13, so when i read that this documentary was coming out it became a must see. yes you get background on the film but what the documentary gives you is Joey Cramers story, he has opened the book of his life for all to see, he has had a very turbulent life to say the least, i don't want to spoil this for anyone who's going to watch this. i can't recommend this one enough, its a film that stays with you for so long after you have finished watching it. the life after movies should be in the collection of any film fan who always wondered what happened after the movie wrapped.

This is a very sensitively handled documentary that takes you not only into the heart of the film, but also it's troubled star Joey Cramer. Anyone who is a fan of the film will get so much out of this but the human story behind this and Downs also excellent Life After Flash also in this series , makes it so much more. It takes you on an emotional journey that looks at the havoc caused by addiction and the decisions it often causes to be made. By the end if you have dry eyes you must be an emotionless robot. Strongly recommend you see this beautiful documentary and hope for more in this series.